Applying for a Passport

Find out how to apply for a passport on campus. Students, staff, faculty, and community members who are U.S. citizens can apply for U.S. passport books and cards at UCSD's Passport Acceptance Office.

Please note: Passport cards may only be used for land and sea travel from U.S. to Mexico, Canada, Bermuda and the Caribbean.

Hours and Location

Mail Services accepts walk-in passport applications weekdays 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Passport Acceptance Office is at Mail Services in the Campus Services Complex, Building A (map). Please contact Mail Services Passport Acceptance Service, (858) 534-1164 for more information. 

Application guidelines and materials

Read the U.S. State Department passport information and bring these items to your appointment:

• A completed application: Available online (PDF) or at Mail Services
• Proof of your U.S. citizenship and identity
• Two 2"X2" passport photos, available at:
  • Passport Acceptance Office, $10
• Checks or money orders for each of the required fees:
  • Application fee, $15 - $140: Make your check payable to the U.S. Department of State.
  • Execution fee, $25: Make your check payable to UC Regents.

Routine processing takes 4 to 6 weeks. Request expedited service for faster processing.

Facilities & Services

Personal Services

• Dining at UCSD
• Courtesy Phone Locations
• Pay Phone Locations
• Single-Occupancy Restrooms
• CHASE Bank
• USE Credit Union
• Passport Application